Senior Facility Technician - Soft Services

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Position Summary

The role of Senior Facility Technician - Soft Services requires a strong commitment to Safety through participation and encouragement of safety programs. This individual needs the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced business environment. The position requires the individual to be self-motivated, pro-active and a self-starter. The ability to effectively communicate through e-mail, texts, phone calls, and other electronic media is a must. The Senior Technician will be collaborating with many Teams at all levels, and coordinate with vendors and contract service providers. All work shall be documented in site CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System). This role will have a focus on “standard work” through rounds/inspection and review of critical systems. This role will participate in site initiative where appropriate as this role is highly visible through daily engagement BMS employees (customers).

Key Responsibilities:

• Broad knowledge of operation of equipment including startup, normal operation, shutdown, and non-typical operational modes.
• Tactical execution of daily plan.
• Provide technical input into equipment standards and selection.
• Participate in establishing the site’s facility and utility practices, policies, and procedures, including operation and maintenance SOP’s.
• Operate and maintain non-GMP building and utility systems, including air handlers, heat -pumps,  fans, chillers, boilers, water systems, compressed air/gas systems, power/lighting systems, and standby generators.
• Utilize the site’s Building Automation/Maintenance System (BAS/BMS) to monitor and troubleshoot building utilities.
• Respond to and troubleshoot on-demand issues effecting operations (including on-call emergencies).
• Participate and encourage a strong Safety culture.
• Address general maintenance requests serving office, laboratory, and manufacturing operations.
• Establish and adhere to all safety procedures and practices effecting building facilities and utilities.
• Represent facility operations on the site’s safety committee.
• Establish and manage service providers and vendor contracts related to the maintenance, and repair of facility and utility equipment and building systems.
• Schedule, record, and track maintenance events and work orders using the site’s asset management system.
• Coordinate Teams and vendors to complete tasks.
• Review, Schedule, and perform Standard work (Preventative, On-Demand, and Predictive Maintenance)
• Participate in site initiatives where appropriate.
• Interact with contracted service providers and inspectors.
• Collaborate with team members in the coordination of On-Demand work.
• Thorough documentation of work in CMMS.
• Maintain pertinent documentation and equipment files, including drawings, O&M manuals, and service records in accordance with GMP record keeping practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Requires a High School diploma, technical degree preferred and/or equivalent experience in facilities maintenance, building automation or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years total related experience in building maintenance, specifically including HVAC/air handling systems, heating/cooling systems, plumbing and piping systems, and power/lighting.
• Direct experience working in facilities, including an understanding of GMP record keeping and documentation practices.
• Experience in cGMP / GxP Facilities and Operations a plus.
• Knowledge of Blue Mountain BMRAM or other CMMS.
• Knowledge of Building Automation/Management Systems.
• Adept in general building trades such as carpentry, plumbing.
• Unwavering commitment to implement and follow safety protocols and work practices